It was really fun getting to cook. And even though it was crazy busy in that kitchen, I didn’t feel as if I was in the way at all.
I saw our waiter come into the kitchen; Chef Acel said something to him in French and he did an about-face right back out into the dining room. I later learned that Chef Acel had sent him out to tell my parents what we were doing. Mom also told me on our way back home that she and John enjoyed having some time alone. So I guess we all came out as winners.